Saudi Arabia's KAUST retained the top position for the fourth consecutive year, while the UAE had 16 universities in the rankings, all within the top 100. Qatar's Hamad Bin Khalifa University made its debut in second place.
The initiative will fund early-stage research into therapeutics, medical devices and healthcare technologies, while Mubadala Bio plans to establish a commercial research and development laboratory at the university.
UNESCO reports that internationally mobile students from Arab countries are increasingly choosing destinations within the Gulf and Jordan, while the UAE expands its international university network. Dubai recorded a 29% rise in international student enrolment in 2024–25, as Saudi Arabia opens its higher education sector to foreign institutions.
Qatar University’s Fall 2026 fee schedule sets a 100% financial penalty for students who drop courses or withdraw from the semester between Oct23 and Nov 5. The schedule follows a 75% penalty period that ended on Oct 22.
More than 218,000 students enrolled at UAE higher education institutions in 2025–26, prompting universities to expand academic offerings and strengthen recruitment as applications from UAE residents to study in the UK decline.
The University of Jordan remains the country’s highest-ranked institution in the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2027, placing among the region’s 10 leading universities and recording strong results for academic reputation, employer reputation and online impact.
More than 57,000 new students entered UAE universities in 2024–25, the highest intake in a decade, as educators call for greater emphasis on critical thinking, practical experience and the ability to question AI-generated information.
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